In 1976 Dutch singer André Hazes debuts with a Christmas single, the start of a lasting and huge career in The Netherlands.
Dec 15 2021
Merry Crassmas
In 1981 the English anarcho-punk collective released a Christmas single in ‘true’ festive style: Merry Crassmas!
Dec 07 2021
Cerrone – Love In C Minor
In 1976 disco bubbled up from the undergound. Europe played its part as well. Cerrone made a disco classic with Love In C Minor!
Nov 28 2021
Prince – The 15 best guitar solos!
This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince guitar solo was the best of them all and came up with the ultimate list!
Nov 22 2021
Sly Stone’s masterpiece There’s A Riot Goin’ On
Sly & The Family Stone’s masterpiece There’s A Riot Goin’ On was released in November 1971. The story behind an impressive work of art.
Nov 14 2021
Prince’s Controversy: a new breed, stand up, organize!
In 1981 Prince released his fourth album. Controversy was a remarkable album that kickstarted multiple new developments. A look back.
Nov 01 2021
The Sound and the superior From The Lions Mouth
The story on the fantastic second album by The Sound, the heavily underestimated and undervalued masterpiece From the Lions Mouth.
Sep 02 2021
Urban Heroes released their Live album in 1981
In 1980 Dutch band Urban Heroes burst into the scene with a great debut album. One year later Live was released: a beautiful document.
Aug 26 2021
Army Of Lovers and the ultracamp of Massive Luxury Overdose
In 1991 Army Of Lovers had their major break through in Europe. It was campy, humourous, ironic and uplifting. Was that all though?
Aug 18 2021
Prince & The Revolution overwhelm The Netherlands
On August 18, 1986 I witnessed Prince live for the very first time. I wasn’t prepared for this overwhelming, exciting and pure genius show!
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